News from January 2018
By Labor Gazette | Jan 15, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta issued the following statement regarding Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: “Today, we honor the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his historic efforts to advance the fundamental American ideals of liberty and justice for all. As the Department of Labor observes Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, we remember Dr. King’s words: ‘Whatever your life’s work is, do it well.’”
By Interior Newswire | Jan 15, 2018
News Release: News. The National Park Service makes every effort to keep the public informed about news events, special and recurring events, projects, and accomplishments which occur within and around the units of the Park Service. Cape Krusenstern National Monument provides press releases to local newspapers, radio...
By Interior Newswire | Jan 15, 2018
News Release: Painting the Past | Free. March 24, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Visitor Center. April 28, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Visitor Center. Paint toy soldiers with a ranger at the park’s first paint & take program. Discussions about Civil War uniforms and camp life will take place during the paint sessions. This three-hour...
By Interior Newswire | Jan 15, 2018
News Release: Anchorage - National Park Service compendiums for Alaska are open for public comment through Feb. 15, 2018. A compendium - one for each NPS area in Alaska - is a compilation of designations, closures, and restrictions adopted under the discretionary authority within the regulations covering national parks. This regulatory tool helps manage Alaska's national park areas for the public’s enjoyment, use, and protection.
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 15, 2018
News Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Special Agents from the Columbus, Ohio, office will be featured in the Showtime documentary series “The Trade." The series premiered Tuesday at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 13, 2018
News Release: Moab, UT - The National Park Service (NPS) is currently reviewing comments received on the Traffic Congestion Management Plan (TCMP) Environmental Assessment (EA) for Arches National Park. During the public comment period (November 1 - Dec. 18, 2017), 421 comments were received from people across the country and around the world. Forty-six people also attended a public meeting in Moab, Utah on November 16.
By USDA Newswire | Jan 12, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2018--Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today appointed five members and six alternates to serve on the National Peanut Board. The appointees will serve three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2018, and ending Dec. 31, 2020. One appointee will serve the remaining one-year portion of a vacancy.
By USDA Newswire | Jan 12, 2018
News Release: Washington, D.C., Jan. 11, 2018 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today applauded President Donald J. Trump’s selection of Ken Barbic to be the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations. Following the announcement, Secretary Perdue issued this ...
By USDA Newswire | Jan 12, 2018
News Release: (Washington, D.C., Jan. 12, 2018) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach today issued the following statement regarding efforts to address concerns with recent changes to Section 199A of the federal tax code. Some agriculture stakeholders have raised questions about potential market effects on cooperatives and independent grain-related businesses.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 12, 2018
News Release: An indictment against a former co-president of a Maryland-based transportation company that provides services for the transportation of nuclear materials to customers in the United States and abroad, was unsealed today for his alleged role in a scheme that involved the bribery of an official at a subsidiary ...
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 12, 2018
News Release: A jury sitting in Greensboro, North Carolina, convicted a Durham, North Carolina, tax return preparer of conspiring to defraud the United States and preparing fraudulent tax returns for herself and her clients, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman of the Justice ...
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 12, 2018
News Release: A North Carolina man pleaded guilty to federal dog fighting and conspiracy charges yesterday, announced United States Attorney Matthew G.T. Martin and Acting Assistant Attorney General Jeffrey H. Wood of the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 12, 2018
News Release: The owner of an Orlando, Florida-area pharmacy, a medical doctor and a patient recruiter were convicted today for their role in a kickback scheme involving pain and scar creams that resulted in the payment of approximately $4.3 million in false and fraudulent claims to TRICARE. TRICARE provides coverage for active duty military and their families, as well as retired veterans.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 12, 2018
News Release: Marchello Dsaun McCain, a convicted violent felon and the brother of Douglas McCain, the first known American who died fighting for the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), was sentenced in federal court today to 10 years in prison for his illegal possession of a cache of firearms and body armor and making false statements to federal agents involving international terrorism.
By Fed Newswire | Jan 12, 2018
News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced that it has finalized a rule adjusting the Board's maximum civil money penalties, as required by law.
By Fed Newswire | Jan 12, 2018
News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced the execution of the enforcement action listed below: Goldman Sachs Bank USA (PDF), New York, New York Order of Assessment of a Civil Money Penalty, dated Jan. 12, 2018 Search of Federal Reserve enforcement actions. For media inquiries, call 202-452-2955.
By Commerce News Now | Jan 12, 2018
News Release: Today, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross formally submitted to President Donald J. Trump the results of the Department’s investigation into the effect of steel mill product imports on U.S. national security. After this submission, by law, the President has 90 days to decide on any potential action based ...
By Commerce News Now | Jan 12, 2018
News Release: Today, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross formally submitted to President Donald J. Trump the results of the Department’s investigation into the effect of steel mill product imports on U.S. national security. After this submission, by law, the President has 90 days to decide on any potential action based ...
By State News Post | Jan 12, 2018
The US State Department published a one page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By State News Post | Jan 12, 2018
The US State Department published a two page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
